Civics chapter 2

republic

a representative democracy where citizens choose their lawmakers

Thomas Hobbes

1588-1679 People agree to be ruled because their ruler pledges to protect their rights.

John Locke

1632-1704 People have rights to life,liberty,and property that the government must protect for the common good.

Baron de Montesquieu

1689-1755 Separate the parts of government so no one part can become too powerful.

Voltaire

1694-1778 People have the right to speak freely,and this right should be defended by everyone.

Jean Jacques Rosseau

1712-1778 The legislative power belongs to the people.